68%Hotel Pearl Mumbai

Great staff, despite it far out location , is real easy to get to central Mumbai by train plus the staff will help you out no strings attach, best place Istayed in India

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by bl-brasseur8103 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

11

-nice hotel -bad area! chembur is not the place i would reccomend to stay if you are wanting to look round mumbai! you can get a taxi in but more expensive! instead we had to get a 40minute train ride in every day and it was so so so busy! crazy. never want to do it again. then again if you... more -nice hotel -bad area! chembur is not the place i would reccomend to stay if you are wanting to look round mumbai! you can get a taxi in but more expensive! instead we had to get a 40minute train ride in every day and it was so so so busy! crazy. never want to do it again. then again if you want to see an authentic indian village then go for it but it was a struggle.....close

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by kirstyjackson8353 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

4

we had blood splattered all over the wall of our bathroom, the bed was hard and the place generally had no atmosphere and was too far out of the city.

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by Ceej – posted on Nov 8, 2008

6

Hotel Pearl is a great choice, the staff are really friendly and helpful and the free internet is a bonus.Chembur, the area the hotel is located in is safe & although about an hour's drive from Mumbai (during rush hour) being out of the centre allows ypou to experience the chaos that the...

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by marypmorgan7235 – posted on Oct 18, 2008

9

The staff were excellent and very helpful, I think the hotel needs a bit of a deep clean but for the price it was a good average place. I spent most of my time in Mumbai so the commute was a bit of a pain but if you are only staying in the general area and spent little time in Mumbai then it's ok.

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by canadian3652 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

4

Stayed here for night between two domestic flights and have booked in again for international flight-close to airport. staff very nice and helpful, can use internet 24hr for free, walked us to restaurant in evening and ordered taxi for us to airport. Rooms ok + have western t.v.

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by eilisnicd4883 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

5

hotel is not situated very close to Mumbai, it takes approx 45 mins by train from Chembur. Chembur itself is not a very nice area, but the people are friendly and the hotel is not bad. the hotel staff are very helpful.

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by lmhubert17966 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

1

The hotel is clean, the staff is helpful and it's easy to get to Mumbai Central Station by train. Chembur is rather far and you could miss out on some nightlife in Mumbai. Other than that a perfect place to stay.

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by daan-bleichrodt5258 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

2

nice enough and clean enough just a little over-priced, but that's to expect in Mumbai. Not so easy to find from airport so just jump in an autorickshaw.

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by angelapowell1254 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

1

Excellent location in Chembur - great night markets and good restaurants. Western TV, nice rooms, helpful staff

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by eamonnoleary7031 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

1

The only problem with hotel pearl is getting there. Taxis are affordable, but the traffic is terrible, and it can take 45min-1hr to get from the main center of mumbai to the hotel. The local trains are quicker, but a little difficult to navigate. If you chose to take the trains, try and find a... more The only problem with hotel pearl is getting there. Taxis are affordable, but the traffic is terrible, and it can take 45min-1hr to get from the main center of mumbai to the hotel. The local trains are quicker, but a little difficult to navigate. If you chose to take the trains, try and find a map before yu come and visit. The staff at the hotel is very helpful, and they make it possible to feel some security in a very hectic city.close

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by rkarsen1187 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

3

a good place to get over the jet lag from flying. the room was a good size with room service that provided snacks and breakfast. this hotel in located in chembur which is about an hours drive from mumbia city were most tourist go to see the sights. we paid for a taxi to go into the city, costs...

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by jaycool19125 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

6

It's in a decent enough area with tons of shops/stalls nearby. It's about an hour's taxi away from the main train station (quicker by local train but too busy to get on!). a little pricey but ok overall. everyhing worked. lift is noisy at night though.

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by nathanjh136110 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

11

The room was clean, no hot water though. Free internet, friendly staff.

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by staszeku4436 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

1

If you want to experience how Indians actually live, come to chembur. Considering that the city center is very expensive, most indians travel 30 min -2 hours to and from their homes to get to work. By train, it takes about half an hour to reach CST. I really loved my time here. The staff... more If you want to experience how Indians actually live, come to chembur. Considering that the city center is very expensive, most indians travel 30 min -2 hours to and from their homes to get to work. By train, it takes about half an hour to reach CST. I really loved my time here. The staff always helped me and often walked me to bus stops and the such. The service is exceptional. There is not much nightlife here, but that doesn't take away from the crazy night time marts and restaurants. Also, buy yours things in chembur. The city center is much more expensive and you must bargain. In chembur, things are priced and cheaper...which relieves first time travelers. I really like the hotel here, despite the distance. It made me feel like I experienced what Mumbaiskars would go through everyday.close

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by mkaltenberg1715 – posted on Jun 15, 2008

1

Nice hotel - far from the old part of the city though.

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by johnpatrickanderson9390 – posted on Jun 11, 2008

3

Value. Chemist/grocer and markets 2 min. walk. The real India surrounding it. Set price taxi from the airport a must. Catch a local bus into Mumbai then pay Subhash ) ph +9109819848423 to drive you around.(speaks English and knows his stuff, what a gem). Hostel supplied a boy to take us to the... more Value. Chemist/grocer and markets 2 min. walk. The real India surrounding it. Set price taxi from the airport a must. Catch a local bus into Mumbai then pay Subhash ) ph +9109819848423 to drive you around.(speaks English and knows his stuff, what a gem). Hostel supplied a boy to take us to the bus stop which was needed. 2nd day we upgraded to a/conditioning with min. cost or fuss. Manager out to please. Free internet. Quiet.close

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by ckmj045886 – posted on Jun 4, 2008

6

A pretty nice place to stay. A little away from Mumbai central and some of the majot tourist sites. On the bright side, you really feel like you are away at the Pearl and not just another tourist.

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by n0dami016402 – posted on May 17, 2008

1

Good for the price. The AC is a God send. Poor location but taxis are cheap and the train is a fun experience!!

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by ktwbob – posted on Apr 29, 2008

1

The elevator plays "Lambada" everytimesomeone opens the elevator doors. Day and Night!!!

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by monic5093 – posted on Apr 7, 2008

3

It is a very clean place (India standars)and the staff is very helpfull and nice,,,also have free internet. The water is warm (not hot) but good enough for Mumbais weather.....I would difinitly recomend this place eventhoug I am not sure about the right location since for me was only a place to... more It is a very clean place (India standars)and the staff is very helpfull and nice,,,also have free internet. The water is warm (not hot) but good enough for Mumbais weather.....I would difinitly recomend this place eventhoug I am not sure about the right location since for me was only a place to stay one night close enough to the airport.close

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by Embmel – posted on Apr 5, 2008

4

Okay place to stay but too far away from the city centre!

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by tiina4278 – posted on Apr 3, 2008

3

Good experience. Hotel is in quieter neighborhood--a little far from main sites. They helped me arrange taxis. Staff friendly and helpful. Location near local train station but I was able to arrange booking from Central station for train trip to Delhi. They sent someone with me to help.

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by keith10279252 – posted on Mar 26, 2008

14

All was much more than we expected for this price. The train was easy to find after first advise and it is good and qvick way to go to city.

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by tuula8554 – posted on Mar 25, 2008

7

The staff was amazing and really catered to my needs. However, this is not a hostel so don't expect to meet a lot of people. The room was cleaner that I thought from reading the reviews and very clean compared with other places I have stayed in India. However, if you want your room to be... more The staff was amazing and really catered to my needs. However, this is not a hostel so don't expect to meet a lot of people. The room was cleaner that I thought from reading the reviews and very clean compared with other places I have stayed in India. However, if you want your room to be cleaned each day of your stay you must request it. If I have a suggestion, it is that the staff make it clear that you must request a room cleaning if you want one upon your arrival.close

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by fawcettclaire1917 – posted on Mar 25, 2008

8

bugs crawling everywhere, night receptionist very unhelpful, hairs and grease staind all over the bed sheets, luckily we only had to stay for one night!!!

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by sarah-hammond1112104 – posted on Mar 24, 2008

13

A good value hotel for Mumbai. Away from the tourist hubs but you get a sense of the real Mumbai. The staff are polite and helpful.

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by lisaz – posted on Feb 29, 2008

5

Ok.. No westeners around, but safe.. Noisy, but clean.. and with a good tv. Hot water? keep dreaming!!

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by jvlamm9670 – posted on Feb 26, 2008

1

pearl was the best from our 6 hotels/hostels in india, I recommed it to all of you. It was really clean secure and staff was great.

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by annapulkka9703 – posted on Feb 13, 2008

4

the hotel staff where really nice they went out of their way to help you and spoke excellent english . but this is let down by the location that is not really a tourist area and is not central to mumbai's tourist attractons

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by Vacher0n – posted on Feb 8, 2008

1

I enjoyed staying here. The hotel is close to a book store and some interesting places for a beer/food. It is out of the way but taxis can be negoiated cheap. Sometimes its better being away from the tourist hotspots because you see diferent things. adZ

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by adquiz627 – posted on Dec 12, 2007

1

no hotwaterin my room Hotel noisy

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by belugamike – posted on Dec 9, 2007

7

The place is mileds away from anywhere. The staff unfriendly and unhelpful. Mit tourist should ever go there

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by peter9319 – posted on Apr 25, 2007

10

Okay hotel according to Indian standards. Not the most clean and delicate, but it works. Helpfull and friendly staff. A/C and a elevator that plays the song "lambada" all night long, which can be a pain in the ... if your room is close by!

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by linel9362 – posted on Feb 11, 2007

2